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USA to Melbourne (MEL)

All the information you need to plan the best null to MEL flight in 2021: compare USA to Melbourne flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Melbourne.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to Melbourne?

Flights from USA to Melbourne lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from USA to Melbourne in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $903.

When is the cheapest time to fly from USA to Melbourne (US - ME1)?

When flying from USA to Melbourne, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap flights from USA to Melbourne in October, November 2021

The best prices found for USA to MEL flights for October, November

30 Nov - 10 Dec

$943pp

SFO

San Francisco

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

SFO

San Francisco

23 Nov - 8 Dec

$1,013pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

17 Nov - 1 Dec

$1,037pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

USA to Melbourne 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Melbourne from USA found for this year

9 Dec - 11 Jan

$808pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

1 Dec - 1 Feb

$813pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

1 Dec - 14 Dec

$818pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Fiji Airways

1 STOP

LAX

Los Angeles

Non-stop flights to Melbourne from USA

Save time with USA to Melbourne direct flight deals

2 Mar - 30 Mar

$1,638pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

2 Mar - 23 Mar

$1,640pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

8 Mar - 12 Apr

$1,662pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Qantas Airways

Non-Stop

LAX

Los Angeles

Last minute flights from USA to Melbourne

Late deals on round-trip flights to Melbourne from USA, departing today and this week

24 Oct - 27 Oct

$1,663pp

LAX

Los Angeles

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

LAX

Los Angeles

24 Oct - 19 Nov

$1,758pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

26 Oct - 29 Oct

$1,819pp

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

MEL

Melbourne

Malaysia Airlines

2 STOPS

JFK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

One-way flights to Melbourne from United States

The cheapest one-way flights from USA to Melbourne

5:30 pm - 5:25 pm

Fiji Airways

1 Stop

28h 55m

LAX - MEL

$621

FlightHub

8:00 am - 2:35 am

Singapore Airlines

3 Stops

47h 35m

LAX - MEL

$630

Fareboom

1:00 am - 7:30 am

Multiple Airlines

3 Stops

59h 30m

LAX - MEL

$631

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Flight FAQs

From USA to Melbourne

Which airlines flying from United States to Melbourne have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from United States to Melbourne have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and United Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Qantas Airways with this kind of flexibility.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from United States to Melbourne to control the spread of COVID-19?

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Etihad Airways is one of them. New policies for travelers booking flights from United States to Melbourne include masks being provided and required on board, daily cleaning and sanitization, use of HEPA filters, pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms, and socially distanced seating (for a limited time). Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.

Can I find flights from USA to Melbourne for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to Melbourne for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Fiji Airways for just $800, but on average you can expect to pay $806.

Are there nonstop flights from USA to Melbourne for under $1,700 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from USA to Melbourne under $1,700. A good price for a nonstop flight from USA to Melbourne is less than $1,772.

Are there last-minute flights available from USA to Melbourne for under $1,700?

There are currently 15+ open flights from USA to Melbourne within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

How popular is this USA to Melbourne flight route?

Flights from United States to Melbourne have been viewed 149 times in the past calendar month.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Melbourne?

When booking a flight from USA to Melbourne, you may want to consider flying on Sichuan Airlines, Major Airline or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the cheapest flights from USA to Melbourne?

The cheapest flight price from USA to Melbourne is $478. On average you can expect to pay $2,097. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Melbourne), can usually be booked for $800.

What are the most popular routes from USA to Melbourne?

When deciding which route to take from USA to Melbourne consider Los Angeles - Melbourne, Los Angeles - Melbourne Avalon or San Francisco - Melbourne as they are the most popular.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Melbourne, Australia

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Melbourne from USA?

Information is based on travel restrictions from USA to Melbourne

Most visitors from USA will not be allowed to enter Melbourne.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from USA must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Melbourne.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from USA are not required to quarantine after entering Melbourne.

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Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Do I need a test to fly back to USA from Melbourne?

Returning to USA from Melbourne

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Melbourne must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to USA.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Melbourne are not required to quarantine after entering USA.

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Departure points for flights from USA to Melbourne

Select to see more specific information for flights to Melbourne from all departure points in USA.

Flights from Atlanta to Melbourne from $1,553 pp

Flights from Baltimore to Melbourne from $1,585 pp

Flights from Boston to Avalon from $2,152 pp

Flights from Boston to Melbourne from $1,265 pp

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Melbourne from $1,244 pp

Flights from Denver to Melbourne from $1,596 pp

Flights from Detroit to Melbourne from $1,541 pp

Flights from Dulles Intl to Avalon from $2,152 pp

Flights from Dulles Intl to Melbourne from $1,545 pp

Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Melbourne from $1,251 pp

Flights from Hobby to Melbourne from $1,251 pp

Flights from Indianapolis to Melbourne from $1,615 pp

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Avalon from $1,451 pp

Flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Melbourne from $1,128 pp

Flights from Kansas City to Melbourne from $1,414 pp

Flights from LaGuardia to Melbourne from $1,473 pp

Flights from Las Vegas to Melbourne from $1,069 pp

Flights from Los Angeles to Avalon from $1,009 pp

Flights from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $800 pp

Flights from Miami to Avalon from $2,219 pp

Flights from Miami to Melbourne from $1,617 pp

Flights from Midway to Melbourne from $3,709 pp

Flights from Minneapolis to Melbourne from $1,601 pp

Flights from Newark to Melbourne from $1,113 pp

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Avalon from $1,258 pp

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Melbourne from $1,258 pp

Flights from Oakland to Melbourne from $1,288 pp

Flights from Ontario to Melbourne from $1,112 pp

Flights from Orlando to Melbourne from $1,629 pp

Flights from Philadelphia to Melbourne from $1,591 pp

Flights from Portland to Melbourne from $1,087 pp

Flights from Reagan-National to Melbourne from $1,932 pp

Flights from Salt Lake City to Melbourne from $1,213 pp

Flights from San Francisco to Avalon from $1,008 pp

Flights from San Francisco to Melbourne from $802 pp

Flights from San Jose to Melbourne from $1,170 pp

Destination information for Melbourne

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from USA to Melbourne.

$1 = $1.35

84.2 °F

3.3 ″

Airports servicing Melbourne

Melbourne (MEL)

Avalon (AVV)

Melbourne Essendon (MEB)

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Delta	$98	$1,244	No cancel fee	N/A
American Airlines	$178	$1,354	No cancel fee	71%
JetBlue	$197	$291	No cancel fee	62%
Qantas Airways	$199	$1,039	No cancel fee	74%
China Southern	$450	$1,274	No cancel fee	69%
United Airlines	$470	$1,119	No cancel fee	69%
Virgin Australia	$488	$1,060	No cancel fee	80%
Fiji Airways	$521	$886	No cancel fee	74%
Air Canada	$595	$1,320	No cancel fee	67%
China Eastern	$603	$858	No cancel fee	62%	We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by China Eastern. Please check directly on their website for additional information.